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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)22 · Electrical
22 · Electrical

Headlamps - pair - align beam (Electrical)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Adjustments › Headlamps - pair - align beam
ElectricalHeadlamps - pair - align beam
Diagram
  1. Apply a force of 10 kg to the drive belt at position ’X’ and measure the deflection between the crankshaft pulley and air conditioning compressor pulley. Deflection must be 9 - 10 mm.

Adjust

Apply a force of 10 kg to the drive belt at position ’X’ and measure the deflection betwee
  1. Loosen nut securing drive belt, tensioner pulley.
  2. Increase drive belt tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt clockwise.
  3. Tighten drive belt tensioner pulley securing nut to 25 Nm.
  4. Recheck drive belt tension.
  5. Fit closing panel and secure with fixings.
  6. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  8. Connect battery earth lead.

HEADLAMPS - PAIR - ALIGN BEAM

Service repair no - 86.40.17

Check

  1. Before adjustment, ensure tyre pressures are at correct settings.
  2. Line up suitable beam setting equipment to headlamp.
  3. Switch on headlamps and check alignment; Alignment figures = 1.0% Vertical , 0.0% Horizontal.

Adjust

Headlamps - pair - align beam – Switch on headlamps and check alignment; Alignment figures = 1.0% Vertical , 0.0% Horizont
  1. Adjust headlamp accordingly to achieve correct alignment.
  2. Turn adjuster for vertical alignment.
  3. Turn adjuster for horizontal alignment.
  4. Repeat above procedure for 2nd headlamp.
  5. Switch off headlamps.

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